December 6-7, 1974
12-06-1974
Pages 83-111
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
December 6-7, 1974
The Board of Regents met on the above dates in the Teacher
Education building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
(Friday, 12/6) Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. Harold J. Jacobsen
Mrs. Nedra Joyce
Rev. Joseph Kohn
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson (for a portion of the
meeting)
Members absent: Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. William Morris
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Donald H. Baepler
President Charles R. Donnelly
President Max Milam
President John M. Ward
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mr. Thomas Bell
Vice President James T. Anderson
Vice President Herman Westfall
Mr. K. Donald Jessup
Dr. Owen Albert Knorr
Dr. Alfred W. Stoess
Mr. Harry Paul Wood
Mr. David C. Wilkins
Mr. Mark Dawson
Mr. Edward Olsen
Mr. Mark Hughes
Dr. Pat Beaulieu
Mrs. Pat Harris
Miss Delia Martinez
Dr. Joseph Mc Cullough
Dr. Ernest Searles
Mr. Val Buhecker
Mr. Tom Mayer
Regents-elect Buchanan, Fong, Mason and Ross were also present
for parts of the meeting as observers.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobsen at 9:45
A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 26, 1974 were
submitted for approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Rev. Kohn,
carried without dissent.
2. Report of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the
Division Officers was recommended (report identified as
Ref. 2 and filed with permanent minutes). In addition,
Dr. Fred Anderson reported a gift from Robert A. and Grace
A. Griffen of the following:
(1) Indian artifact collection and paintings and other
Western American materials, which are located in studio
in back of Griffen residence.
(2) Western American Library and certain other books and
library materials and pictures associated with the
library belonging to the Griffens.
(3) African and other wall decorations in upstairs library
of Griffen residence.
(4) $10,000 in money or stock to be used toward presenta-
tion of Gloria Griffen Collections and room or rooms
containing it. To be delivered as soon as the Library
is completed and space is available.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
3. Confirmation of Mail Ballot
President Baepler reported that bids were received in No-
vember for Site Improvements, Landscaping and Utility Ex-
tension, UNLV, and the recommendation from the State Pub-
lic Works Board that a single contract be awarded to Rico
Paving and Grading for $399,331.90, was transmitted by
mail ballot to the Board of Regents on November 15, 1974.
As noted in the agenda, 5 affirmative ballots had been
returned to the Chancellor's Office by November 19, 1974,
and the State Public Works Board was informed of the
Board of Regents' concurrence in the award of the bid
to Rico Paving and Grading. President Baepler and Chan-
cellor Humphrey recommended confirmation of the action
taken as a result of the mail ballot.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Rev. Kohn,
carried without dissent.
4. Life Science Building, UNLV
President Baepler reported that bids for the Life Science
building casework will be opened by the State Public Works
Board on December 18, and for the building on December 19,
1974. The next meeting of the Board is tentatively pro-
posed for January 24, 1975; however, he noted, it will be
necessary for the State Public Works Board to award a
contract prior to that date. President Baepler requested
that the Board agree to act on this matter by mail ballot
so that the University's position can be communicated to
the State Public Works Board prior to the award of the
contract. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Joyce,
carried without dissent.
5. Performing Arts Center, Phase II
President Baepler reported that bids for this project were
opened by the State Public Works Board on December 4, 1974,
noting the inclusion with the supplemental agenda of the
bid tabulation. He recalled the Board's earlier action in
authorizing a total of $1.5 million in supplemental funds
to augment the Life Science building and the Performing
Arts Center and requested that no action be taken to award
a contract for the Performing Arts Center until the bid
results on the Life Science building are known. When the
bid results for the Life Science building have been ana-
lyzed, the State Public Works Board and the University
staff will be in a position to make recommendations as
to what portion of the supplemental funds will be used on
each of the two projects.
President Baepler and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
the Board agree to act on this matter together with the
Life Science building contract by mail ballot following
review of the bids for both projects.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Joyce,
carried without dissent.
6. UNLV Bookstore Operation
As requested by Regent Morris at the October meeting,
President Baepler submitted a status report on the con-
tract with the Bookstore operator at UNLV. Report identi-
fied as Ref. 6 and filed with permanent minutes.
7. Possible Participation by UNLV in Camellia Bowl
As requested by Regent Buchanan in October, President
Baepler reported on the status of UNLV's efforts to bring
the Camellia Bowl to Las Vegas. Dr. Baepler noted that
the Camellia Bowl is the football game for the NCAA Divi-
sion II Championship and has for several years been held
in Sacramento. It is awarded by the NCAA to a city on a
two-year contractual basis and they wish to move it from
Sacramento for several reasons and are considering several
new locations, including Las Vegas. Dr. Baepler stated
that on December 15, the University, in cooperation with
the Convention Authority (which passed a unanimous resolu-
tion on December 3 in favor of this), will make a formal
presentation to the NCAA inviting them to Las Vegas for
the next two years. The decision is up to NCAA. He also
noted that there is no cost to the University and UNLV
will not be a party to any of the contractual arrangements
which will be required.
Mr. Buchanan moved adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of the
University of Nevada System invite the NCAA to
locate the Camillia Bowl in Las Vegas, and that
the Board authorize the UNLV officials to take
all necessary steps to try to relocate the Camillia
Bowl in Las Vegas with UNLV as the NCAA Host School.
Motion seconded by Rev. Kohn, carried without dissent.
8. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of the following fund
transfers from the Contingency Reserve:
#75-042 $10,595 to College of Hotel Administration to
provide funds for professional salaries to
establish a temporary position January 26, 1975.
#75-044 $1200 to Intercollegiate Athletics to cover salary
for a women's tennis coach.
#75-046 $4302 to Security to increase the number of of-
ficers by one, effective January 1, 1975.
#75-047 $5000 to Intercollegiate Athletics to assist in
the administrative program and to support the
Sports Information Director.
#75-050 $2000 to Physical Education to pay for student
officials in Intramural Program.
#75-051 $32,000 to Women's Intercollegiate Athletics to
be used for wages and operating.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
9. Estimative Budget for Women's Athletics, UNLV
President Baepler requests approval of the following esti-
mative budget for 1974-75 for Women's Intercollegiate
Athletics:
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 0
Revenue
Ticket Sales 14,500
Program Sales 500
Total Revenue $15,000
Application of Funds
Operating $10,000
Out-of-State Travel 5,000
Total $15,000
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
10. Requests for Rights-of-Way, UNLV
President Baepler recalled that in September the Board
granted rights-of-way for most of the underground electri-
cal service to the University; however, there were 3
rights-of-way not requested at that time as the Nevada
Power Company wanted to wait until the main trenching was
done to see that they had proper alignment to service the
main substations and water well No. 2. Nevada Power Com-
pany has now requested the following rights-of-way:
(1) A 10-foot right-of-way running in an easterly direction
from the Boy Scout building to Maryland Parkway. The
Power Company now has overhead lines and this is mere-
ly a change in documents so that the right-of-way will
reflect the underground power.
(2) A 10-foot right-of-way to provide a 10' x 12' wide
area for switching gear adjacent to the main sub-
station.
(3) A 10-foot right-of-way to provide access from the
main power lines to service water well No. 2 which
runs in a northerly direction crossing the street
leading to the old Gymnasium.
President Baepler recommended approval. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred, noting that the grant documents
have been reviewed and approved by Counsel.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Joyce, carried without dissent.
11. Report of Overdue Student Loans, UNLV
President Baepler requested that delinquent students loans
in the amount of $420.20 be charged off the University's
books and a hold placed on the records of each of the 10
students involved. He noted that the loans are still due
and efforts toward collection will continue. (A list of
the individuals concerned was included with the Executive
Session agenda.) Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Joyce, carried without dissent.
12. Report of Overdue Student Loans, CCD
President Donnelly stated that CCD has no uncollected loans
to report this year.
Miss Thompson entered the meeting at 10:45 A.M.
13. Phase I Proposal, Occupational Safety and Health, CCD
President Donnelly presented a Phase I proposal for the
establishment of the Associate of Applied Science Degree
and the Certificate of Achievement Program in Occupational
Safety and Health for Clark County and Western Nevada
Community Colleges. Proposal was included with the agenda
and is on file in the Chancellor's Office.
President Donnelly recommended approval of the Phase I
proposal and authorization for planning to proceed to
Phase II. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
14. Budget Augmentation, CCCC
President Donnelly reported that Fall and Fall-alternate
semesters actual fee income and projected Spring and
Spring-alternate semesters income for Clark County Com-
munity College will exceed the work programmed revenue by
$126,900. He requested authorization to augment the 1974-
75 work program for CCCC by that amount, with the addi-
tional income to be utilized as follows:
Part-time instruction, professional salaries $ 50,000
Instructional operation 13,000
Buildings & Grounds Operating (additional
utility costs) 10,500
Classified salaries 53,400
Total $126,900
The additional classified positions will be utilized in
these areas:
Administration General Expense:
3 positions in Finance Office to support the
expanded Management Information System input,
registration, accounts receivable, accounts
payable and cashier functions in all locations.
1 position for courier services between various
sites.
1 PBX position to cover evening and Saturday
operations.
1 groundskeeper for all locations.
1 storekeeper for Culinary Arts Center.
Student Services:
1 position to cover increased student records
work load.
Instruction - Occupational:
1 position for Cheyenne Word Processing Center.
1 position for AV Tutorial Laboratory as instruc-
tional aide.
Instruction - University Parallel:
1 senior clerk typist for Thomas Brown.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting that this
augmentation also requires the approval of the Department
of Administration and of the Governor.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Rev.
Kohn, carried without dissent.
15. CCCC, Phases II and III (First Increment)
President Donnelly reported that bids were opened by the
State Works Board on November 21, 1974 for the first
increment of Phases II and III of Clark County Community
College. A review of the project scope and budget was
included with the agenda (identified as Ref. 15 and filed
with permanent minutes).
Bids were as follows:
J. A. Tiberti Construction Co. $2,977,000
Del Webb Construction Co. 3,015,000
Sletten Construction Co. 3,183,900
Corrao Construction Co. 3,214,378
President Donnelly noted that the low bid of J. A. Tiberti
Construction Company for $2,977,000 was $1,383,000 below
the architect's estimate and the budget for the first in-
crement of Phases II & III, leaving a balance of $2,223,000
to be applied to the second increment of Phases II & III
when supplemental funds are authorized by the Legislature.
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
the Board of Regents concur with the State Public Works
Board in the award of a contract for construction to J. A.
Tiberti Construction Company for $2,977,000.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
16. Transfer of Funds CCD
President Donnelly requested approval of the following
transfers of funds from WNCC Contingency Reserve:
$17,765 to Student Services professional salaries
for one additional professional position in Admis-
sions.
$22,393 to Part-Time Instruction professional
salaries to cover additional course offerings.
$27,360 to Part-Time Instruction operating to
support instructional activities in rural areas.
$20,000 to Occupational Instruction operating to
cover additional furnishing and equipment needs.
$10,000 to Business and Personnel operating to cover
telephone charges for Stead Facility for 1974-75.
$2,000 to Library wages for student assistance in
library processing.
President Donnelly reported that offsetting transfers have
been made from other budget areas to the Contingency Re-
serve. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Joyce moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
17. WNCC United Student Association Budget for 1974-75
President Donnelly recommended approval of the following
budget for 1974-75, as proposed by the United Student
Association, WNCC:
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 6,876
Revenue
Student Fees $16,000
Concessions 50
Total Revenue 16,050
Total Funds Available $22,926
Application of Funds
Wages $ 1,000
Operating
Equipment & Furniture $ 3,000
Publicity 500
Activities 5,600
Publications 1,800
Organization Funds 2,000
General 500
Athletics 4,800
Grants-in-Aid 1,024
Total Operating 19,224
Ending Fund Balance 2,702
Total Application of Funds $22,926
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
18. Transfer of Funds, DRI
President Ward requested approval of the following transfers
of funds from the Contingency Reserve in State appropriated
funds:
#75-003 $12,802 to the Office of Business Manager to fund
a technical position being transferred to profes-
sional status. An offsetting transfer has been
made to the Contingency Reserve.
#75-005 $44,965 to the Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics.
The Atmospheric Motions Group within that labora-
tory has not received grants or contracts suf-
ficient to support itself through June 30, 1975.
The transfer will provide partial salary support
until additional grants are received.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Joyce,
carried with Dr. Anderson opposing.
19. Allocation of Contingency Reserve Funds, DRI
President Ward requested approval of the following use of
DRI Contingency Funds:
(1) For the past two years the U. S. Navy has awarded
$112,850 for the "West Coast Marine Fog Program"
and the Institute has been assured that an additional
$45,000 will be awarded for the period September 1,
1974 through June 30, 1975. A loan of $10,000 will
allow research to continue until the award document
is received.
(2) For the past two years the U. S. Navy has awarded
$60,537 for the "Marine Fog Charging Program" and
the Institute has been assured that an additional
$30,000 will be awarded for the period September 1,
1974 through June 30, 1975. A loan of $10,000 will
allow research to continue until the award document
is received.
(3) Graphic Arts and Publications presently has a $10,000
loan from the Contingency for operating funds. This
has proven to be inadequate. An additional loan of
$5,000 is required.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
In the discussion following, Mr. Steninger expressed con-
cern over the cost and the number of publications produced
by the Graphic Arts and Publications Department of DRI and
moved that transfers (1) and (2) be approved but not (3).
Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson, but second was subsequently
withdrawn.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of (1), (2) and (3). Motion
seconded by Mrs. Joyce, carried with Mr. Steninger opposing.
Discussion resumed on the number and type of publications
produced by the University, the duplication occurring on
many mailing lists, and the costs of such activity by the
University.
Dr. Anderson moved that the Administration be instructed
to look at the publications being produced by the Univer-
sity, the kind, number printed, and to whom distributed.
He specified, however, that any review should not be mis-
interpreted as encouragement to reduce the quality of
those publications which are necessary. Motion seconded
by Mrs. Joyce, carried with Mr. Buchanan opposing.
20. Financial Exigency, Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics, DRI
President Ward reported that a deficit of $69,670 is an-
ticipated in the Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics. He
requested the Board to declare a financial exigency in the
laboratory and approval of the following procedure for
meeting the exigency:
(1) Laying off 3 technical employees, effecting a
savings of $23,929;
(2) Reducing 21 technical employees from 100% to 80%
time, effecting a savings of $27,144; and
(3) Reducing the FTE, salary and cash contributions
of professional staff, resulting in a savings
of $33,725.
Dr. Ward stated that the participation of the professional
staff within the laboratory, either by reduction of salary
or contract time or cash contributions back to the labora-
tory is voluntary. Details concerning the exigency and the
steps taken to meet it were submitted with the agenda
(identified as Ref. 46 and filed with permanent minutes).
Mrs. Harris, Chairman of DRI Faculty Senate, reported that
there had been a special meeting of the DRI Senate to in-
form them of the situation, at which time the Senate had
voted a special commendation to those personnel of the
laboratory who have participated in the proposed solution.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board of Regents:
(1) Declare a financial exigency to exist in LAP,
DRI;
(2) Approve President Ward's proposed solution, in-
cluding the necessay fund transfers; and
(3) Declare it to be the policy of the Board that
employees adversely affected by this action are
to be given preferential consideration for em-
ployment (part-time or full-time) by all Divisions
and units of the System for positions for which
they are qualified.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Rev. Kohn,
carried without dissent.
21. UNS Comprehensive Plan
Chancellor Humphrey noted that NRS 396.505 requires the
University to prepare a 4-year comprehensive plan and to
biennially bring the plan up to date for the ensuing 4
years. It is required that the revised plan be presented
to the Legislature no later than February 1 of each odd-
numbered year. Chancellor Humphrey noted the inclusion
with the agenda of a draft of the plan prepared for pres-
entation to the 1975 Legislature and introduced Dr. Owen
Albert Knorr, Director of Program Planning, who was
responsible for the development of the plan.
Dr. Humphrey also commented on the Federal requirements
concerning postsecondary education. In conformity with
those requirements, the Governor appointed a Nevada Higher
Education Commission (known also as the 1202 Commission)
whose purpose is to review the State Plan. He noted that
the membership of the Commission was designated by the
Governor to be the Board of Regents plus J. David Hoggard
and Richard Gaylord, representing occupational and pro-
prietary postsecondary education. Mr. Mel Steninger was
designated Chairman. Chancellor Humphrey stated that in
order to comply with the Federal requirements, Messrs.
Hoggard and Gaylord were present to meet concurrently with
the members of the Board for the purpose of reviewing the
State Plan and to participate in the discussion.
Dr. Knorr reviewed the draft of the 1975-79 Comprehensive
Plan for the University of Nevada System, noting that re-
visions are still being made to the draft as suggestions
and comments from the Divisions are received. Action on
the final document will be scheduled for the January
meeting.
22. Desert Biology Laboratory, Boulder City
Mr. Harry Wood, University Architect, reviewed the earlier
action on the Desert Biology Laboratory building to be
constructed in Boulder City, and introduced Mr. Robert
Fielden, architect, who presented the preliminary plans.
Review of the project scope and budget was included with
the agenda (identified as Ref. 18 and filed with permanent
minutes). Dr. Ward and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval of the preliminary plans.
Mr. Buchanan moved that the plans be rejected. Motion
seconded by Rev. Kohn.
Mr. Buchanan expressed concern that if the building is
constructed without the solar energized heating and cool-
ing components there will not be an opportunity at a later
date to acquire them. He said that he strongly opposed
the construction of a building without these components
and suggested that the appropriate action by the Board
would be to reject the plans and request additional fund-
ing from the Fleischmann Foundation.
Dr. Ward reviewed the earlier action by the Board, noting
that the Board had approved an application to Fleischmann
Foundation for a Desert Biology Laboratory to be built on
land given to the University for that purpose by Boulder
City. The application to Fleischmann had been submitted
and approved by the trustees for a conventionally heated
and cooled laboratory building. Subsequent to this action,
a request had been made to the Board to approve the addi-
tion of solar energized components to the building, with
supplemental funds provided from Institute contingency
funds. Board approval was given, the plans were altered
and submitted to bid. Construction bids were far in ex-
cess of the budget, the bids were rejected and the Board
instructed the design of a conventionally heated and
cooled laboratory building. Dr. Ward pointed out that
the Fleischmann Foundation grant of $450,000 has a stipu-
lation that a contract must be awarded by May 1, 1975 for
the grant to be received.
Dr. Ward also recalled for the Board the negotiations with
the candidates for the position of Director of the Desert
Biology Laboratory, a position ultimately filled by Dr.
Peter Morrison. He pointed out that when Dr. Morrison was
appointed, he had made a commitment to him that the Insti-
tute would provide him a laboratory in Boulder City. Fail-
ure to construct this laboratory will now constitute a
breach of faith with Dr. Morrison, Dr. Ward stated. He
also pointed out that the application to the Fleischmann
Foundation had included representations by the Institute
that Dr. Morrison's acceptance of the Directorship was
predicated upon the construction of such a laboratory
building in Boulder City.
Chancellor Humphrey suggested as an alternative the addi-
tional funding for the Desert Biology Laboratory building
might be secured by inserting it into the Capital Improve-
ment Program for 1975-79; however, the only way in which
that could be accomplished at this time is to trade off
the DRI Phase I funds which are in the request for supple-
mental funds for the Boulder City Project.
Motion to reject the plans carried with the following roll
call vote:
Yes - Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Jacobsen, Mrs. Joyce, Rev.
Kohn, Miss Thompson
No - Dr. Anderson, Mr. Steninger
Mr. Buchanan moved that the Administration be instructed
to either return the $450,000 grant to Fleischmann Founda-
tion and request a new grant with increased funding to
permit the inclusion of the solar energy components to
the building, or to request a supplement to the present
grant which would also accomplish this. Mr. Buchanan
specified that the determination of which action would be
taken would be at the discretion of the Chancellor and
President Ward. Motion seconded by Rev. Kohn, carried
with the following roll call vote:
Yes - Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Jacobsen, Mrs. Joyce, Rev.
Kohn, Miss Thompson
No - Mr. Steninger
Abstain - Dr. Anderson
23. Addition to Getchell Library, UNR
Mr. Wood introduced the project architects from Vhay and
Ferrari, who presented the preliminary plans for an addi-
tion to the Getchell Library. A review of the project
scope and budget was included with the agenda (identified
as Ref. 21 and filed with permanent minutes). President
Milam recommended approval of the preliminary plans as
presented. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
Discussion resumed on Item 22, Desert Biology Laboratory.
Dr. Anderson requested that his no vote on the motion to
reject the plans for the Desert Biology building be
changed to an affirmative vote.
24. Bid Opening, Reroofing of Ross Hall, UNR
President Milam reported that bids were opened November
26, 1974 for reroofing of Ross Hall. Bids were as follows:
L and L Roofing Company $6,467
Yancey Company 7,346
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended award
of the contract to L and L Roofing for $6467. Funds are
available from the 1973-74 special appropriation to UNR.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Rev. Kohn,
carried without dissent.
25. Forestry Nursery at Main Station Farm
President Milam recalled that in January, 1957 the Univer-
sity entered into an agreement with the State Forester-
Firewarden for certain joint projects concerning a forestry
nursery on University land at the Main Station Farm. In
August, 1967 this agreement was renewed and the project
expanded.
President Milam noted the inclusion with the agenda of a
memorandum from Dean Dale Bohmont (identified as Ref. 23
and filed with permanent minutes), reporting upon negotia-
tions with the Division of Forestry, State Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources (successor in function
to the State Forester-Firewarden), for a 15-year lease of
University property. Dr. Milam stated that when negotia-
tions between the University and the Division of Forestry
are complete a report and recommendation will be made to
the Board for action.
26. Transfer of Funds, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following fund
transfers from the State appropriated Contingency Reserve
fund:
#267 $55 to the Division of Curriculum and Instruction in
the College of Education to pay the Department's
share of wages for a work-study assistant. Offset-
ting transfer to contingency fund.
#274 $6000 to the Speech and Theatre Department for
support of graduate assistants.
#276 $6192.28 to the Art Department to provide funds for
the partial cost of an increase from a "B" to "A"
contract; to provide for two Letters of Appointment
for the Fall semester; and to pay accumulated annual
leave resulting from a shift from an "A" to "B"
contract.
#283 $401.43 to the Administration Account in the College
of Agriculture to cover operating requirements.
#289 $1500 to the Dean's Account in the College of Busi-
ness Administration to fund a temporary position.
Offsetting transfer to contingency.
#291 $100 to the Music Department to assist in covering
graduate assistant salaries. Offsetting transfer to
contingency.
#294 $1250 to the Music Department to provide coverage
for a Letter of Appointment. Offsetting transfer
to contingency.
#304 $1500 to the College of Agriculture to provide
partial support for an employee who is on sick
leave.
#309 $6000 to Central Office Services to cover the in-
creased price of 10,000 reams of white paper.
Estimative Budget Account
#266 $4926 to the School of Medical Science's AMA Trust
Account to cover consultant fees. Offsetting trans-
fer to ending fund balance.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Joyce, carried without dissent.
27. Estimative Budgets, Summer Session, 1975, UNR
President Milam requested approval of estimative budgets
for Summer Session, 1975 (budgets identified as Ref. 25
and filed with permanent minutes). Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
28. Estimative Budget, School of Medical Sciences, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following esti-
mative budget for the Hughes gift, 1974-75, to the Medical
School:
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 0
Revenue - Hughes Gift 200,000
Total Funds Available $200,000
Application of funds
Professional Salaries 6.25 FTE $179,754
Fringe Benefits 17,418
Graduate Assistants .33 FTE 2,800
Fringe Benefits 28
Total Application of Funds $200,000
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Steninger,
carried without dissent.
29. 1975-79 Capital Improvement Plan
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the Board of Regents
adopted a 4-year capital improvement plan for 1975-79 on
July 27, 1974, and submitted it to the State Public Works
Board. That Board has now reviewed the University's request
and has commented upon it. He requested Mr. Wood to re-
view the Public Works Board's comments and to present the
Administration's recommendation for action by the Board of
Regents.
Mr. Wood's comments covered material included with the
agenda (identified as Ref. 28 and filed with permanent
minutes). Specifically, Mr. Wood noted that the State
Public Works Board was recommending UNS projects totaling
$6,493,700 from State General Funds. The Administration's
recommendation to the Board was as follows:
(1) The University System accept the Public Works Board's
recommendation for projects to be funded with State
General Funds in the order of priority shown for the
period 1975-77 (Attachment A of Ref. 28), for a total
of $6,493,700.
(2) The University System request funding from the State
General Fund, and in addition to that recommended by
the State Public Works Board, for projects shown on
Attachment B of Ref. 28 for a total of $4,202,800.
(3) The University System seeks separate legislation to
provide that the $2,209,500 previously advanced for
Clark County Community College, Phase III, remain
as a General Fund obligation.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
President Donnelly reported that the Clark County Community
College Advisory Board had taken action the previous eve-
ning requesting that the Board add to the capital improve-
ment request $50,000 for planning for the West Charleston
site. Chancellor Humphrey suggested that before action
is taken on such a request, it would be appropriate that
it be considered by the Advisory Cabinet and a recommenda-
tion developed in consultation with that group.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of the Chancellor's recommenda-
tion contained in (1), (2) and (3) above. Motion seconded
by Miss Thompson, carried without dissent.
30. Amendment to 1975-77 Operating Budget Request
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the 1975-77 operating
budget request adopted by the Board of Regents July 27,
1974 had two contingency possibilities:
(1) The possible adjustment of the projected full-time
equivalent students (FTE) for the biennium once
the actual FTE for Fall, 1974 was known.
(2) The possible adjustment of the amount of money neces-
sary to move faculty compensation to the adopted goal
due to the change in the assumption concerning move-
ment of the Consumer Price Index.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that both of these contingencies
have occurred and he requested that Mr. Jessup, Director
of Budget and Institutional Studies, comment on the manner
and extent of the modification which has been made to the
budget request.
Mr. Jessup explained that a modification to accommodate to
the contingency listed in (1) above, resulted in an in-
crease to the budget request of $682,080 for the biennium.
To accommodate to the contingency listed in (2) above, an
increase of $3,016,910 has been requested. Details con-
cerning the adjustment were included with the agenda
(identified as Ref. 29 and filed with permanent minutes).
The meeting adjourned on Friday at 5:25 P.M. and reconvened
Saturday morning at 8:45 A.M.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
(Saturday 12/7) Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. Harold J. Jacobsen
Rev. Joseph Kohn (for a portion of the meeting)
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson
Members absent: Mrs. Nedra Joyce
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. William Morris
All Officers and staff who were present the previous day were
again in attendance.
31. Proposed Legislation
A. President Baepler commented concerning a request he
had made earlier for a proposed addition to the Nevada
Statutes to deal with persons who have been suspended
or dismissed for disrupting the orderly operations of
the Campus. He proposed the use of language similar
to that found in the California statutes (identified
as Ref. 30 and filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey noted that this proposal was pre-
sented on the information agenda for the October meet-
ing in order that student associations and others
might review the matter. He stated that no comments
concerning the proposal had been received.
Mr. Hug stated that the provision appears to be con-
stitutional and in his opinion is reasonable legis-
lation. Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board
authorize the Administration to seek legislation similar
to that found in the reference.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of the Chancellor's recom-
mendation, with the understanding that language in
the last paragraph of the reference would be clari-
fied prior to its submission to the Legislature. Mo-
tion seconded by Miss Thompson, carried without dis-
sent.
B. Chancellor Humphrey noted that NRS 396.540 provides
that the Board may charge tuition for students but
that tuition shall be free to all students whose fami-
lies are bona fide residents of Nevada and all stu-
dents whose families reside outside Nevada, providing
such students have themselves been bona fide residents
of the State for at least 6 months prior to matricu-
lation at the University. He proposed that the 6
months provision be changed to 12 months, making the
residency requirement consistent with the majority of
other states and with the Board's policy concerning
students already attending the University.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, failed by the following roll call vote:
Yes - Dr. Anderson, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Jacobsen,
Mr. Steninger
No - Rev. Kohn, Miss Thompson
(Board of Regents Bylaws require that 5 affirma-
tive votes must be cast in order for a motion to
carry.)
32. Resolution Concerning Faculty Work Load
Chancellor Humphrey noted the inclusion with the minutes
of Resolution No. 74-3 with attached draft regulations
concerning faculty work load and professional contract
regulations. He recommended adoption of the resolution,
thereby referring the draft regulations to Faculty Senates
and to the Administration.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-3
WHEREAS, in 1973 the Legislature considered "accounta-
bility in education" legislation affecting the Uni-
versity of Nevada, and similar legislation is expected
to be introduced again in 1975; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents has, of its own voli-
tion, been seeking more effective means by which to
assign faculty and provide a basis for improved ways
to evaluate their accomplishments for purposes of
salary determination, promotion and the granting of
tenure; and
WHEREAS, the University, in an attempt to better dis-
charge its responsibilities and to comply with State
law, periodically develops definitions of institution-
al goals and objectives and strives to measure the
degree of progress toward accomplishment of those
goals; and
WHEREAS, faculty have a right to have a clear under-
standing of the activity expected of them, and it is
to the advantage of both faculty and Administration
for there to be a clearly understood method by which
the institution's total activity is divided among
the faculty so that the equity of that Division is
apparent; and
WHEREAS, the success of these efforts is partially
dependent upon the utilization of an adequate method
for assignment and assessment of individual faculty
workloads;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following
regulations shall be referred to the various Faculty
Senates and to the Administration for review and
recommendation in order that adoption of a set of
regulations by the Board of Regents might be consider-
ed prior to the issuance of faculty contracts for
1975-76; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is acknowledged that
such regulations cannot be a model of perfection be-
fore being used, that differences between Community
Colleges and University level work must be recognized,
and that experimentation with the use of more specific
work load assignment is considered desirable in order
that each year's effort might be an improvement over
the previous efforts.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Rev. Kohn.
Following discussion, Mr. Buchanan moved to table until
after other items on the agenda had been discussed. Motion
to table carried.
33. Cooperative Doctorate in Education
A memorandum from Vice President Anderson summarizing the
recommendation of the Colleges of Education concerning the
assessment of fees in this program was distributed with the
agenda (identified as Ref. 32 and filed with permanent
minutes). In addition, a memorandum from President Baepler
was distributed at the meeting (also filed with permanent
minutes). The recommendations of the Colleges of Educa-
tion, endorsed by Presidents Baepler and Milam, are as
follows:
(1) A fee of $75 per credit hour will be assessed for
those courses taken by admitted doctoral students
in the Doctor of Education Program.
(2) A minimum of 44 credit hours will be required for
a planned program in the doctoral program and assess-
ed the $75 fee.
(3) In graduate classes that mix doctoral students and
other graduate students, if part of planned program,
the doctoral student will pay the $75 per credit hour
fee. In such mixed classes, that part of the fee
equivalent to the registration fee, an amount equiv-
alent to the capital improvement fee and, at UNLV,
an amount equivalent to the student union fee, will
be credited to the appropriate accounts with the
balance remaining in the Special College of Education
Doctoral Program Fund. For those courses that are
purely for doctoral students, an amount equivalent
to the capital improvement fee and, at UNLV, the
student union fee, will be credited to the appropri-
ate accounts with the balance remaining with the
Special College of Education Doctoral Program Fund.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Rev.
Kohn, carried without dissent.
34. Registration Fees, Laboratory and Special Fees
A. Registration Fees - Chancellor Humphrey recalled that
when the University's 1975-77 budget request was
adopted by the Board in July, 1974, the only student
fees approved for the coming biennium were those in
the Community College Division, at $8 per credit reg-
istration fee and $2 per credit capital improvement
fee. It was agreed that additional time would be
allowed for review of the proposals for UNR and UNLV
and that action would be taken at the December meeting.
Dr. Humphrey reported that a System Task Force was
appointed to review the proposal for assessment of
fees on a per credit basis, adjusted by the level of
the course. The members of the Task Force were staff
persons with responsibility for the assessment pro-
cedure. They recommended "...the assessment of fees
based on student classification with a per-credit
rate for undergraduate students and a per-credit rate
for graduate students."
Dr. Humphrey endorsed the recommendation of the Task
Force and proposed the following schedule of fees be
adopted for UNR and UNLV, effective Fall semester,
1975:
Undergraduate Graduate
Registration Fee $10 per credit $18 per credit
Capital Improvement Fee 6 per credit 6 per credit
Total $16 per credit $24 per credit
Out-of-State tuition will remain at $600 per semester,
to be assessed at the 7th credit for all students, in-
cluding Community College Division students.
Part-time fees will be assessed according to the above
schedule.
UNR Medical School
Resident - $1000 per semester registration and sur-
charge, $96 of which is to be allocated
to Capital Improvement Fee Fund.
Non-Resident - $3500 per semester total registration
fee, tuition and surcharge, $96 of which
is to be allocated to Capital Improvement
Fee Fund. If WICHE student, registra-
tion of $1000 per semester in addition
to $3000 per semester received from send-
ing state.
Dr. Beaulieu, Chairman of UNR Faculty Senate, reported
that the Senate strongly supports the proposed fee
schedule.
B. Laboratory and Special Fees - Chancellor Humphrey re-
called that at the June 21, 1974 meeting the Board
approved an increase in laboratory fees for courses
taught in the Medical Technology Program, UNR, but in
doing so, expressed concern over the increased cost
of special and laboratory fees.
It was agreed that all such fees would be reviewed
and a report submitted to the Board. Dr. Humphrey
reported that the review has now been completed and
noted the inclusion in the agenda of a list of all
special and laboratory fees presently being assessed
by the Campuses (report identified as Ref. 33, pages
9 through 22, and filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that all existing
special course fees and laboratory fees at UNLV, UNR
and CCD be authorized for the balance of this fiscal
year, that authorization be discontinued effective
June 30, 1975 and there be a specific understanding
that no fees are to be charged students without ap-
proval of the Board of Regents. He also recommended
that the Presidents further review their special
fees and submit recommendations for consideration at
the May, 1975 meeting for establishment of any special
course or laboratory fee to be effective after July 1,
1975.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of the recommendations contain-
ed in A and B above. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
35. Grants-in-Aid, Dependents of Deceased or Disabled Faculty
Chancellor Humphrey reported that UNR has requested an
amendment to the Board's policy concerning grants-in-aid
for dependents of deceased faculty to provide that such aid
will also be extended to dependents of faculty who have
become totally and permanently disabled. He noted that
this proposal was discussed by the Chancellor's Advisory
Cabinet during the development of the September agenda,
but was not placed on that agenda in order that the Divi-
sions might have additional time for consideration. Chan-
cellor Humphrey recommended approval of this amendment,
effective immediatley for all Divisions of the University
System.
Following is the pertinent section of the Board of Regents
Handbook reflecting the proposed amendment:
Title 4, Chapter 14 - Section 7.
Grants-in-Aid, Dependents of Deceased and Disabled
Faculty
Grants-in-aid for dependents of deceased faculty, or
dependents of faculty who have become totally and
permanently disabled, are available, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The faculty shall have held a valid unfilled con-
tract or have been granted sabbatical leave at
the time of death or disability.
2. The unremarried spouse shall receive a grant-in-aid
for a minimum of 6 semester hours until require-
ments for a degree subsequent to the one held has
been completed. In no case shall such grant-in-aid
for that spouse exceed 8 semesters.
3. Each and every legal dependent who would qualify
for a grant-in-aid if the faculty member were not
deceased or disabled shall be eligible for a grant-
in-aid until a bachelor's degree has been granted,
providing that the registration period does not
exceed 8 semesters.
4. Each dependent shall meet the University admission
requirements as specified in the General Catalog
of current issue at the time of application.
(B/R 4/11/69)
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
36. Collective Bargaining Regulations
Chancellor Humphrey introduced Dr. Alfred W. Stoess, pres-
ently serving concurrently as a faculty member of the Col-
lege of Business Administration, UNR, and as consultant to
the Chancellor's Office in the area of academic personnel
relations. He requested Dr. Stoess to review the material
on collective bargaining included with the agenda.
Dr. Stoess reviewed the history of the efforts in Nevada
over the past 8 years in the area of collective bargaining,
recalling that interest was shown in 1958 by AFT in organ-
izing the faculty. An attorney general's opinion at that
time advised the Board that it lacked the legal ability to
collectively bargain with the employees. In 1973 a number
of bills were introduced in the Legislature; however, none
was successful. In September, 1974 Deputy Attorney General
Procter Hug, Jr., advised the Chancellor that employee-
management relations are a primary responsibility of the
Board of Regents under the State Constitution and, there-
fore, the Board can legally determine that collective bar-
gaining is appropriate for the University if it so desires.
(Letter from Hr. Hug identified as Ref. 35 and filed with
permanent minutes.)
Dr. Stoess noted that Mr. Hug had identified 4 options
which are available to the Board.
(1) The Board may determine that collective bargaining is
appropriate for classified, nonprofessionals and in-
appropriate for professional personnel.
(2) The Board may determine that collective bargaining is
appropriate for professional personnel and adopt
collective bargaining regulations.
(3) The Board may determine that collective bargaining
is appropriate and propose legislation to the State
Legislature.
(4) The Board may determine to take no action and wait
for the Legislature to enact legislation, then deter-
mine whether to concur with it or contest it.
Dr. Stoess noted the Chancellor's recommendation, as stated
in the agenda, that the option identified in (2) is the
appropriate course of action, and noted the proposed Reso-
lution No. 74-2 included with the agenda (and filed with
permanent minutes), for consideration and discussion, point-
ing out that action would be requested only after the Board
has received input from Faculty Senates and others (e. g.,
employee association representatives, Administrators, etc.).
He reviewed the major provisions contained in the proposed
Resolution No. 74-2, as follows:
(1) No binding arbitration - advisory only.
(2) Strikes and slowdowns prohibited.
(3) Negotiations would be concerned with wages, hours and
certain conditions of employment. Educational policy,
managerial policy or governance would not be items for
negotiation.
(4) Four collective bargaining units:
a) UNR-UNLV faculty plus others not associated with
a Division; e. g., Computing Center and University
Press faculty.
b) DRI professionals.
c) CCD professionals.
d) Graduate students employed full- or part-time by
the University.
(5) Administrators would be excluded from any bargaining
unit (e. g., Directors, Assistant and Associate Deans,
Deans, Vice Presidents, Presidents or Chancellor), as
would confidential employees and clinical and adjunct
faculty.
(6) Department Chairmen not specifically excluded -- sub-
ject to later determination as to status as super-
visors.
Dr. Stoess pointed out that adoption of collective bargain-
ing regulations would not necessarily mean that there would
be collective bargaining. The regulations would provide a
mechanism only. First, he noted, there would have to be
an election, in any or all of the 4 units. To have such
an election an employee organization would first have to
present evidence that no less than 35% of the employees
in the unit are interested in being represented. The first
election would be a yes or no ballot as to whether or not
the employees wish to be represented. If there is a major-
ity vote in favor of representation, a second election
would be held. In the second election, other employee
organizations could be listed on the ballot by presenting
evidence of support by 10% of the employees in the unit.
Elections would be supervised by the American Arbitration
Association or by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation
Service.
Dr. Stoess also pointed out that employees who are not
excluded from a bargaining unit under the proposed regu-
lations have the right to join or to refrain from join-
ing the employee organization.
Chancellor Humphrey restated his recommendation that alter-
native (2) is the appropriate course of action and recom-
mended that Resolution No. 74-2, or an appropriate modi-
fication, be adopted after the Board has had an opportunity
to receive input from appropriate groups. He expressed
concern that any action taken by the Board should be done
in a timely manner so that the Legislature would be informed
of the University's position.
Dr. Mc Cullough expressed concern that action on this item
not be scheduled before March, 1975, so that faculty groups
would have an adequate time in which to review and react
to it. Chancellor Humphrey stated that if the University
fails to take action until late in the legislative session,
a great deal of time and effort will be spent in coping
with proposed legislation in this area and suggested that
the University cannot afford to divert its effort from
support of the operating budget, which, he pointed out,
must be of primary concern during the coming legislative
session.
It was agreed that further discussion would be scheduled
for the January meeting.
37. Grants-in-Aid, Professional Staff and Dependents
Chancellor Humphrey noted that Board of Regents policy
(Sec. 5.1, Chapter 14, Title 4, Board of Regents Handbook),
provides that "Professional staff members who are full-
time employees of the University System may receive a
grant-in-aid for the payment of the registration fee (but
not special fees where applicable)." This same grant-in-
aid is available to children and the spouse of a full-time
professional staff member.
Dr. Humphrey reported that recommendations have been re-
ceived from UNR, DRI and CCD Presidents that this grant-
in-aid be extended to faculty and faculty dependents in
programs with surcharges; e. g., School of Medical Sci-
ences, Ed. D. Program, and Law, if established. The
Faculty Senates of CCD and UNR have made the same recom-
mendation. President Baepler and the UNLV Senate have
recommended that the grants-in-aid for faculty and their
dependents be for the regular registration fee only and
that the surcharge be the responsibility of the student.
Chancellor Humphrey endorsed the recommendation from UNLV
and recommended that the grant-in-aid for the regular regis-
tration fee only, and the surcharge be the responsibility
of the students, effective with the next registration
period.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
Dr. Fred Anderson requested that the Administration con-
sider, and make a recommendation to the Board at a sub-
sequent meeting, the feasibility of extending the grant-
in-aid privileges to faculty who are at least half-time
but less than full-time to provide that such faculty may
receive the equivalent of 1/2 of a full grant-in-aid. It
was agreed that this would be scheduled for discussion at
a subsequent meeting.
38. Faculty Review of Tenure
As requested by Chairman Jacobsen at the October meeting,
progress reports were submitted by UNR and UNLV Senates
concerning their review of tenure. In addition to com-
ments by Drs. Beaulieu and Mc Cullough, Dr. Alan Ryall and
Dr. Eugene Grotegut from UNR commented on the reports.
Both reports are on file in the Chancellor's Office. It
is anticipated that further discussion will be scheduled
at such time as the review by UNLV is concluded and a final
report is ready.
Discussion resumed on Item 32, Resolution Concerning Faculty
Work Load. Item was removed from the table and motion to ap-
prove the Chancellor's recommendation was approved without
dissent.
39. Proposed Calendar for 1975
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that at the October meeting
a proposed calendar was presented for consideration which
reflected the following meetings in 1975:
January 24 Reno
March 7 Las Vegas
April 18 Reno
May 30 Las Vegas
July 18 Reno
September 12 Las Vegas
October 17 Reno
November 21 Las Vegas
As a result of discussion at the October meeting con-
cerning the proposed calendar, an alternative calendar,
reflecting monthly meetings, was requested. Dr. Humphrey
submitted the following alternative calendar for consider-
ation:
January 24 Reno
February 21 Las Vegas
March 21 Reno
April 18 Las Vegas
May 16 Reno
June 20 Las Vegas
July 18 Reno
September 19 Las Vegas
October 17 Reno
November 21 Las Vegas
December 19 Reno
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that January 24 be approved
as the first meeting in 1975, and adoption of the balance
of the calendar be deferred until that date.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
Mr. Jacobsen noted that he was concluding 12 years of service as
a member of the Board of Regents and 4 years as its Chairman.
He expressed appreciation to the members of the University com-
munity, students, faculty, Administration, and his fellow Regents
for their cooperation, and extended his best wishes to the mem-
bers of the Board who were continuing and to the new members who
would be taking office in January.
Vice Chairman Thompson presented plaques to the outgoing Regents
and thanked them for their services.
Dr. Patrick Beaulieu introduced the following resolution on be-
half of the Chairpersons of the Faculty Senates:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the University of Nevada System, in
recognition of the services provided voluntarily by the
duly elected Board of Regents, express its sincere grati-
tude to those Regents who today finish their terms of
office.
Chancellor Humphrey expressed appreciation to the departing
Board members on behalf of the officers and pledged their con-
tinuing support to the Board during the ensuing term.
The action agenda was completed and the information agenda was
submitted for consideration. The information agenda contained
the following items and is on file in the Chancellor's Office:
(1) Proposed Revision to University Code
(2) Report of Fund Transfers, UNR, CCD, UNLV
(3) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8000, UNLV, UNR
(4) Report of Foreign Travel, DRI, UNR
(5) Progress of University Projects, UNR
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 A.M.
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
12-06-1974